In a surprising turn of events, Eric Hafner, a Democrat currently serving a federal prison sentence in New York with a projected release in 2036, has advanced from the primary for Alaska's sole U.S. House seat. Hafner had also secured a spot on the general election ballot in 2024, despite a challenge from the Alaska Democratic Party.
Meanwhile, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has rejoined the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) after a seven-year lapse in her membership. The New York congresswoman, a prominent figure in democratic socialism, renewed her national membership amid ongoing speculation about a potential presidential run in 2028. Ocasio-Cortez initially joined the DSA in 2018.
Prisoner Advances in Alaska House Primary; Ocasio-Cortez Rejoins DSA
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